Dysfunctional Breathing...

In short: Got diagnosed with severe panic/anxiety disorder a year ago, around a month after I started to feel as if I couldn't breathe, 24/7, not during attacks, all the time. I still have it now, my life is ruled by it, I can never get a deep satisfying breathe, and I'm always just struggling for air, every minute of every day, it really is awful.
I've had lung tests, I don't have anything wrong, they diagnosed me with 'Dysfunctional Breathing' apparently it's rare and I can't find much information about it online at all.

Does anyone suffer from this? How does it affect you? what help are you receiving?
How can I fix this problem? - it is literally driving me insane.

Dysfunctional breathing goes along with two things, asthma and anxiety. Since all other causes have been ruled out and you suffer with anxiety, I think it's safe to say that your breathing is a symptom of your anxiety. Therapy would help a lot with this. An anxiety medication would help to relax you and your muscles while learning how to take a deep breath again. I think between the two, you would see excellent results. I know there are others who suffer with this as a symptom of anxiety, and they will jump on and offer you some helpful advice for you. I know it's miserable, but there is hope and help. Take care.

Dysfunctional breathing goes along with two things, asthma and anxiety. Since all other causes have been ruled out and you suffer with anxiety, I think it's safe to say that your breathing is a symptom of your anxiety. Therapy would help a lot with this. An anxiety medication would help to relax you and your muscles while learning how to take a deep breath again. I think between the two, you would see excellent results. I know there are others who suffer with this as a symptom of anxiety, and they will jump on and offer you some helpful advice for you. I know it's miserable, but there is hope and help. Take care.

I know this sounds weird but when I try to do deep breathing to relax, I actually have more trouble breathing than before. I find if its focused on then it becomes a problem. I would go with the options that mammo suggested and hope that you are able to get some results as I know it really is not a nice feeling.
Good Luck

I know this sounds weird but when I try to do deep breathing to relax, I actually have more trouble breathing than before. I find if its focused on then it becomes a problem. I would go with the options that mammo suggested and hope that you are able to get some results as I know it really is not a nice feeling.
Good Luck

In short: Got diagnosed with severe panic/anxiety disorder a year ago, around a month after I started to feel as if I couldn't breathe, 24/7, not during attacks, all the time. I still have it now, my life is ruled by it, I can never get a deep satisfying breathe, and I'm always just struggling for air, every minute of every day, it really is awful.
I've had lung tests, I don't have anything wrong, they diagnosed me with 'Dysfunctional Breathing' apparently it's rare and I can't find much information about it online at all.

Does anyone suffer from this? How does it affect you? what help are you receiving?
How can I fix this problem? - it is literally driving me insane.

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